New England Patriots cut Banta-Cain, Galloway, Alexander, and Matthews

by MaPatsFan on Oct 20, 2009 11:39 AM EDT in News Comment 18 comments

In the last 2 days, our New England Patriots have cut DE/OLB Tully Banta-Cain, WR Joey Galloway, LB Eric Alexander, and TE Michael Matthews. Where is Hoodie going with this? By freeing up 4 roster spots (we haven't even factored in the potential departure of OLB Adalius Thomas) is he looking to move guys up from the practice squad? Make cap space room for 1 or 2 high profile trades?

What gives?

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Bring Back Two Replace Other Two

Alexander and TBC are getting extensions. LeVoir and Tate are replacing the other two.

by Evantime34 on Oct 20, 2009 11:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good catch!

I missed that in the Extra Points post.

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by MaPatsFan on Oct 20, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Phew

I didn’t want to losse TBC.

by USG on Oct 20, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, I didn't either

I liked him and was wondering what I was missing by the cut.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Oct 20, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cap Space

In order to move AD, they would have to free up $2M in cap space (they are $6M under or so, and trading AD would bring all his remaining bonus money to bear on this year’s cap, on TOP of his current salary).

Galloway’s salary doesn’t come off the cap with his release, and they’re re-signing Alexander and TBC. I don’t see how they could make a MAJOR move (like for Peppers).

However, AD is going to cost more than they’re willing to pay over the next two years, I’m betting (~$10M/year). BB traded Seymour because of similar considerations, so maybe there is something brewing.

Bottom line, as usual with the Pats: your guess is as good as anyone else’s.

by nbradley07 on Oct 20, 2009 11:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good thoughts and info

Like you said, you can never tell with these buys, but I’m stoked to think it’s going to strengthen the team.

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by MaPatsFan on Oct 20, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Draft picks

are the most likely compensation for AD, I think.

I have NO idea what they could get for him, though.

Maybe the Raiders don’t want their 2010 1st rounder, either?

by nbradley07 on Oct 20, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's interesting

TBC – I could live with or without. It scares me he’s our best edge rusher right now.
Tate and LeVoir coming onto the rotser makes sense for Galloway and Matthews.

I’m still not sure how much $$ is saved from cutting and re-signing Alexander and Tuskan Raider, but that’s why I’m not in the front office and they are.

Thomas, if he stays – please put him on the edge to rusher the passer.

by JonnyNYC on Oct 20, 2009 12:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Tully resigned already

http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter/status/5022164800

by jimmylauderdale on Oct 20, 2009 12:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Looks like the Pats are making room

or something. I thought I’d stop by my favorite AFC East blog (besides the Phinsider) to see what is going on with you guys and trades. The Galloway cut? Weird, I liked him and he was a Patriot.

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by dolphinsinbuffalo on Oct 20, 2009 1:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good guy

He promised to be a decent long ball option to take the heat off of Moss and provide another sideline threat. Unfortunately, he never picked up the system or connected with Tom Terrific. Bummer as I liked him, too.

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by MaPatsFan on Oct 20, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wish we would pick him up but I think I read he had a work out in Kansas City.

hopefully he makes the most of the rest of his career.

Don't question my fandominium.
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by dolphinsinbuffalo on Oct 20, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Old Dog, New Tricks

Joey apparently spent too many years in vanilla offenses or something. To have a 15yr vet out played by a rookie – ouch. hang’em up Joey

by JonnyNYC on Oct 20, 2009 1:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I didn't realize that he had a rep

Similar to ex-Colt Marvin Harrison, it’s been said that Galloway didn’t like to be hit. A bit different from Moss who took a helmet to the chin for the team on Sunday.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Oct 20, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

we have Nunn on practice squad too he looked good in preseason, maybe weshould have kept Greg Lewis? In Hoodie we trust but he is human still.

by quimby999 on Oct 20, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking about Nunn.

Would be interesting to see him and his circus catches back with the team.

by USG on Oct 20, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i dont wanna see nun with his circus catches clearly from an injury standpoint.

while id love to see him play and hes a great reciever. circus catches get you blown up in high school, embarrased in college, and basically murdered in the nfl . im all for spectacular catches as long as he doesnt get murdered by an incoming train (ei polomalu/sanders/meriwether?)

by MOSS81 on Oct 21, 2009 2:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs